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/^t/It is almost unbelievable that the Swiss once used to be the champions of warfare and the only remnants of those times are the guards at the Vatican. It is also unconceivable that we consider ourselves a civilized people but we are unable to solve problems in a reasonable conversation. After all, we are thinking creatures so we talk instead of spitting in an opponent's face and unsheathing a sword to prove being right. We all want peace but to desire it is not enough. The first step toward achieving it would be getting rid of the permanent armies and as a result banning conscription. Thus, in other words, a compulsory military service should be abolished in all countries.